Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
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Friday, February 4th, 2022
Counties under a Level 3 snow emergency
By Daily Standard Staff
By LESLIE GARTRELL and SANDY ROSE SCHWIETERMAN
newsroom@dailystandard.com
State and local officials said it was impossible for road crews to keep up with the constant snow and wind during Thursday's winter storm.
They also urged citizens t [More]
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WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, said he looks forward to representing all of Mercer County should it end up in the 5th Congressional district as part of a redistricting effort under judicial review.
CELINA - Braun Excavating has been awarded a $85,434.29 contract to complete a federally-funded project aimed at improving quality of water in a channel that eventually flows into Lake Erie.
Hard-working Koesters' emergence no surprise to Coach Rosenbeck
In the final week of 2021, St. Henry senior Sam Koesters announced his arrival to the rest of the Midwest Athletic Conference.
Koesters, who barely
CELINA - While still offering a variety of associate degrees, the Wright State Lake Campus has broadened the scope of its curriculum in recent years to include a growing number of bachelor degrees.
Sometimes progress means preserving the past.
For years, history lovers in Mercer and Auglaize counties have fought to save, restore and revitalize some of the area's oldest and most historic buildings and sites.
The owners of two local businesses are bringing the old-fashioned general store concept into the 21st century.
Amanda and Geoff Miller, owners of F
MARIA STEIN - People can get their coffee fix and satisfy cravings for specialty chocolates in one location since Winans Chocolates and Coffees opened a shop at 8020 Booster Drive, Maria Stein.
ST. MARYS - People who take a drive down Oliver Street in St. Marys may not immediately notice the two warehouses in the quiet, unassuming residential area.
Foods trucks have been a popular trend for years, and food lovers and restauranteurs in Mercer and Auglaize counties are getting involved.
Barbecue
Celina Moving and Storage around the world
CELINA - Celina Moving and Storage has established itself as trusted source in its industry, relocating goods to 48 states, sometimes Canada and even China, said president and owner Rob Kraner.
Celina Music Store in third generation
CELINA - The Celina Music Store has been in business for three generations.
Dean Schweizer, who co-owns the store with his wife, Norma, and their son, Greg, attributes the business' longevity to adapting to changing customer demands.